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Playa de Los Lances

Andalusia  >  Spain

The playa de Los Lances is a beach bordered by salt meadows with the presence of a lagoon located just before the Strait of Gibraltar for migrants.

Added* by Lelièvre Quentin
Most recent update 2 April 2020

Description

The Playa de Los Lances is a mosaic of coastal habitats (sea, beach, dune, lagoon, salt meadows) located just before the Strait of Gibraltar for West Atlantic migrants crossing Europe to and from Africa. It will therefore be possible to observe a very wide diversity of species composed of migratory birds (raptors, shorebirds, passerines, seabirds) as well as coastal nesting birds (pipits, larks). It is also one of the best spots to watch Little Tern.

Details

Access

A 1,3 km path through the dunes is laid out and connects a car park accessible from Tarifa to an observatory on the lagoon.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Mud flats , Grassland , Sea , Dunes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , No shadow , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter , Summer

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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